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The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study the following law modules:

• Foundations for Law
• Law of Contract*.

Plus, the following business modules:

• Introduction to Management
• Understanding Business and Financial Information (BIM)
• Contemporary Issues in Business
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. 

Year two

You will study the following law module:

• Law of Torts*.

Plus, the following business modules:

• Managing People
• Management Skills for Business and Law.

And two optional law modules from:

• Criminal Law*
• Land Law*
• Employment Law
• Environmental Law
• Sports Law
• Commercial Law
• Information Technology Law.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you’ll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

Depending on which you choose, you’ll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Final year

You will study the following law module:

• European Union Law*

Plus, the following business modules:

• Strategic Management (BIM)
• Integrated Business Simulation.

And two optional law modules from:

• Equity and Trusts*
• Company Law in Context
• Constitutional Law in Context*
• Organised Crime and Criminal Justice
• Dissertation
• Globalisation, Trade and Natural Resources Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Law of Financial Crime and Regulation
• Media and Entertainment Law
• Work Integrated Learning
• Law Project (if you’ve completed a placement).

* You must take these modules to get a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD).

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Typical offers

• Tariff points: 112
• GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
• English Language Requirement:

  If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet the UK Border Agency’s and the University’s minimum English language requirements such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.

• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. You can include points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) towards overall tariff. You must have at least two A-Levels.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
• Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 15 level 3 credits at merit.
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Entry requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UNC Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. 

Fees	Amount (£)
Home/EU-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee	9250
Home/EU-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit)	1156
International-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee	13000
International-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit)	1625

 

Careers / Further study

Our students are valuable to employers because of the broad skillset and commercial awareness you gain from studying this subject. Combining law and business gives you more career options and a greater freedom of choice.

Depending on your specialism, you could choose a career in management, law, finance and banking and the public sector. Our graduates have secured roles at Rolls Royce, HP, IBM, NHS, Hayes, Microsoft, Maclaren F1 and Lidl.

You may want to train as a barrister or solicitor through the Legal Practice Course (LPC LLM) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), or undertake a business related postgraduate degree.    

Learning and Teaching

Our approach to learning is student-centered, supporting you to develop the skills you need to have a successful legal career.

Our modules differ in learning approaches, so you can choose those that match your style.

You’ll be allocated an academic personal tutor who will support you in your academic studies throughout your degree.

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Approximate percentage of time you’ll spend in different learning activities*:

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year

Study time

During your degree, you will have 12 hours of teaching with a lecturer each week. 

If you complete a dissertation or take the Law in Action module, you’ll get nine more hours of classes, as well as individual contact with the staff member supervising the module. 

In Year one and Year two, you will also receive one hour of peer assisted learning (PAL) each week. 

All students can access the Academic Success Centre (ASC) for workshops and to arrange one-to-one sessions with tutors.

Assessment

You can expect to be assessed using problem and essay questions, exams, research based assessments, reflection on skills acquisition, report writing, portfolio submissions and presentations.

See our full glossary of assessment terms.

Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year